{"id":104,"date":"2021-01-07T08:31:31","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T08:31:31","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-05-11T00:08:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T16:08:48","slug":"howtoprotectyourselffromflu%26amp%3bcoronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.great-strong.com\/index.php\/2021\/01\/07\/howtoprotectyourselffromflu%26amp%3bcoronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Yourself From Flu & Coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tIt’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 <\/span>both spread <\/span>faster <\/span>in<\/span> <\/span>winter<\/span>, this means being careful and protecting ourselves well are more important than ever. We always care about the safety and health of our customers and friends, so we learned some actions from authoritative website that can help prevent the spread of virus, and hope these suggestions are helpful to you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThe best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, everyone should:<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n\t <\/p>\n

\n\tWear a mask over your nose and mouth<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\t– Masks help prevent you from getting or spreading the virus.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t– Everyone should wear a mask in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t– Masks should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tStay 6 feet away from others<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tInside your home:<\/strong> Avoid close contact with people who are sick.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tIf possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tOutside your home:<\/strong> Put 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household..<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tAvoid crowds<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tBeing in crowds like in restaurants, bars, fitness centers, or movie theaters put you at higher risk for COVID-19.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tAvoid poorly ventilated spaces<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tAvoid indoor spaces that do not offer fresh air from the outdoors as much as possible. If indoors, bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors, if possible.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tWash your hands often<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\t– Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t– If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t– Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t <\/p>\n

\n\tCover coughs and sneezes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\t– Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow and do not spit.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t– Throw used tissues in the trash.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t– Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n\t <\/p>\n

\n\tClean and disinfect<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\t– Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t– If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tMonitor Your Health Daily<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tBe alert for symptoms. <\/strong>Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t– Especially important if you are running essential errands, going into the office or workplace, and in settings where it may be difficult to keep a physical distance of 6 feet.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tTake your temperature<\/strong> if symptoms develop.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t– Don’t take your temperature within 30 minutes of exercising or after taking medications that could lower your temperature, like acetaminophen.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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